Forest Gate and Maryland Environmental and Sustainability Network
From "Forest Gate & Maryland Community Assemblies 2022"
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The aim of the project is to provide coordination and support to individual Forest Gate and Maryland residents as well as local groups that are actively running environmental or sustainability projects.
This proposal aligns with all three local priorities.
The groups that have benefited from the first round of Community Assembly CIL money, as have individuals who had a fantastic idea that won the support from local residents have greatly enhanced our neighbourhood. One year on everybody would benefit from better coordination and networking to make sure that efforts are not duplicated, funds go further, projects are maintained and made sustainable, and groups and activists can learn from each other to make a better impact.
One Newham is a partnership network of voluntary and community organisations that are rooted locally and work to improve the lives of people in Newham. One Newham was created so that members learn from each other and collaborate.
We will coordinate:
- communications
- information
- networking events
- an access point for potential volunteers from the community
- training and learning opportunities
Launch of Sustainability and Environmental Network at Forest Gate Library - 16.2.2023
Up to 30 groups and residents attended the launch event
Sustainability Fair: In May 2023, our network will host Forest Gate’s first Sustainability Fair to show our local community what we can achieve together.
